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Pregnant women's alcohol consumption and knowledge about its risks: An Israeli survey
Liat Hen-Herbst1, Ariel Tenenbaum2, Yehuda Senecky3
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel; Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|September 14, 2021
Summary
A significant number of pregnant Israeli women consume alcohol before and during pregnancy, often with limited knowledge of the risks. Public awareness campaigns are needed to address this concerning trend.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a global health concern.
- Previous research on this topic in Israel is over a decade old.
- Understanding current trends is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess alcohol consumption patterns before and during pregnancy among Israeli women.
- To examine associations between alcohol use and demographic factors.
- To evaluate knowledge of prenatal alcohol exposure risks and its relation to drinking habits.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous online questionnaire was administered to 802 pregnant Israeli women.
- Data collected included alcohol consumption, received recommendations, and risk awareness.
- Convenience sampling was utilized.
Main Results:
- 67.2% reported drinking alcohol in the two months before pregnancy confirmation; 12% continued during pregnancy.
- Higher education, first pregnancies, Jewish ethnicity, and secular status were linked to higher pre-pregnancy consumption.
- Approximately 40% received no education on the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure.
Conclusions:
- A notable percentage of pregnant women in Israel consume alcohol around conception, with some continuing post-conception.
- Many women lack awareness regarding the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure.
- There is a clear need to enhance public health messaging and education on this issue.
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